The class of restriction endonucleases that cleave the DNA within their recognition sequences is known as
A) type III.
B) type II.
C) type I.
D) All restriction endonucleases cut within their recognition sequence.

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Type II restriction endonucleases are the class of enzymes that cleave the DNA within their recognition sequence. Type I and III restriction endonucleases have more complex mechanisms of DNA recognition and cleavage, and not all restriction endonucleases cut within their recognition sequence.

The Class of Restriction Endonucleases That Cleave the DNA Within